QUESTION: What foods should immunosuppressed patients avoid?
- Correct Ans-
• Canned/cooked food only
• No fresh flowers or nature
• Sanitize everything
• Protect skin with chapstick and skin integrity
• No salads or seasoning
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QUESTION: What is a low-fat diet recommendation for cholelithiasis?
- Correct Ans-
• Avoid whole milk, rich rolls, waffles, pastries, ice cream, avocados, fried eggs, non-fat-free cheese, fried
foods, chocolate, and peanut butter.
• Allowed foods: dry or cottage cheese, gelatin, and jam.
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QUESTION: What should be done for a patient with low blood sugar and sweating?
- Correct Ans-
• Give them orange juice.
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QUESTION: What is an important intervention after a thyroidectomy?
- Correct Ans-
• Check the neck for bleeding.
• Note that a hoarse voice is normal.
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QUESTION: What are the primary interventions during a sickle cell crisis?
- Correct Ans-
• Hydration
• Oxygen
• Pain management
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QUESTION: What is the cause of Cushing syndrome?
- Correct Ans-
• Use of prednisone or other glucocorticoids.
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QUESTION: What are signs of hypoxia?
- Correct Ans-
• Irritability and confusion
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QUESTION: How is the TPAL system defined?
- Correct Ans-
• T: Term = Number of births >37 weeks
• P: Preterm = Number of births <37 weeks
• A: Abortion = Ectopic, miscarriage, or deaths <20 weeks
• L: Living children = Number currently living outside the womb
QUESTION: What is Ondansetron used for?
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,- Correct Ans-
It is used to treat nausea and vomiting.
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QUESTION: What is a common sign of sickle cell crisis?
- Correct Ans-
Joint pain.
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QUESTION: What is Erikson's developmental stage for toddlers?
- Correct Ans-
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt.
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QUESTION: How should iron medication be given?
- Correct Ans-
• Use a straw to prevent teeth staining.
• Drink with citrus juice.
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QUESTION: How is a sliding scale for insulin calculated?
- Correct Ans-
Add the two numbers together.
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QUESTION: What is the first sign of cocaine withdrawal?
- Correct Ans-
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, Intense craving.
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QUESTION: Where is the recommended shot site for kids?
- Correct Ans-
Ventrogluteal with a hug technique.
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QUESTION: How should a urine sample from a catheter patient be collected?
- Correct Ans-
Clean the port with alcohol before collecting urine.
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QUESTION: What foods are rich in Vitamin K?
- Correct Ans-
Dark leafy greens like spinach and kale.
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QUESTION: What is the first vaccine for a newborn?
- Correct Ans-
Hepatitis B.
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QUESTION: What is considered abnormal lochia postpartum?
- Correct Ans-
• Large blood clots.
• Reappearance of rubra.
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